5 men’s fashion trends in China
Chinese male consumers are increasingly keen to spend money on clothes. Between 2009 and 2019, the men’s fashion market in China grew steadily, reaching 594.9 billion RMB in 2019, recording a year-on-year increase of 4.07%. Moreover, male consumers spend on average more than 1,500 RMB on clothing. According to Euromonitor, Chinese male consumers’ top three […]
How to succeed in the garments industry in China: China Paradigm transcript #116 with Vincent Djen
Vincent Djen is involved in the garments industry in China. He is the Director of Cheng Kung Garments, a family started and ran business founded in 1975. They make garments for famous brands such as GANT, Filipa-K, GANNI. They have a team of around 20 people. They work with several garments factories in China. He […]
An interview with an authority on sustainability in fashion in China: China Paradigm transcript #114 with Hong Zheng
Hong Zheng is the founder of Adventi Communication and GREENEXT. Founded in 2004, Adventi Communication has been engaged in communications for luxury fashion brands, helping international labels develop marketing strategies in China. Since 2004 they have worked on 15 International Exhibitions, worked with over 70 international brands in the luxury sector, and led more than […]
Rising Chinese fashion brands’ secrets to success report
Gen-Z is the main consumer group in the China’s fashion market. They prefer both online and offline consumption and are willing to invest in themselves and splurge on experiences. They focus on quality, identity, and express their values through consumption. This generation is shaping fashion paradigm with more diverse styles. Download our Chinese fashion brands […]
How Chinese brands like Uma Wang leverage Western fashion trends
This analysis on what Chinese brands should know about Western fashion trends is a part of our 7 Continents initiative where we offer our market research and strategy consulting services to Chinese brands. Learn more about our 7 Continents global strategy consulting services here. The main changes in Western fashion trends are the rapid development […]
Dewu app (Poizon): The anti-counterfeiting resale app where you can buy a Ferrari
Dewu, also known as Poizon, is an online shopping app launched by Shanghai Shizhuang Information Technology Co., Ltd. Based on the traditional e-commerce model, the Chinese e-commerce platform has services for authenticating and inspecting products to combat counterfeits. It also has strict authenticity-checking measures for product listings, trading mechanism and unified delivery. Dewu’s unique selling […]
The Chinese shapewear market seeks comfort and quality in domestic brands
The Chinese shapewear market is the largest in Asia. According to QYResearch, from the consumer side, China’s shapewear market accounted for 18% of global sales in 2018. China’s huge market demand and growth potential have attracted almost all international giants to carry out related businesses in China; at the same time, domestic shapewear companies represented […]
Personalization and customization in China: Is it worth the effort and how to create a campaign
China is on the path to becoming the largest luxury market in the world. According to a McKinsey report, China will contribute 40% of the world’s consumption of luxury goods by 2025, and it has already become the biggest market for many luxury brands. At the same time, foreign apparel brands have been expanding rapidly […]
Off-White in China: young American brand gaining fame among Chinese streetwear fans
The history of Off-White: The streetwear brand from Chicago going global Off-White was founded by Virgil Abloh in the United States in 2012 and became a globally famous streetwear brand within a few years. Off-White in China has gained a lot of attention as streetwear is becoming more popular in the country. The brand entered […]
Supreme in China: behind the iconic streetwear brand and the battle with counterfeiters
Supreme is a brand from New York, USA founded in 1994. The founder, James Jebbia, drew inspiration from both skateboarding and hip-hop cultures during the time when skateboarding culture started flourishing. American skate culture and hip-hop culture are both inspirations of modern Chinese streetwear. Naturally, this has led to massive success for Supreme in China. […]
Modern Chinese fashion: Poetry, heritage, tech-forward and impact are the four upcoming trends
As the structure of mass consumption has undergone major changes in China, modern Chinese fashion is following new trends. Nowadays, “displaying power, connecting industries, and promoting ecology” has become the mission of many Chinese fashion brands. With the deepening of international fashion exchanges and cooperation, Chinese traditional elements and oriental aesthetics have received great attention. […]
Daxue Talks transcripts #91: Be a successful fashion brand in China: brand image, partners and ROI
Fashion brand in China In episode 91 of our China business vlog, we share insights from Olivier Vérot of Gentleman Marketing Agency (GMA) on the ROIs from marketing campaigns, which Chinese platforms to sell on and he discusses key business partners for establishing fashion brands in China. Full transcript below: Welcome to Daxue Talks, a […]